#MinervaPride Softball splits a doubleheader with the TCC Saints! 🥎
🦁 Lions take Game 1 in dominant fashion, 14-3!
🦁 Fall in Game 2, 6-4
Go Lions! 🦁




📺 LNN SEASON 3 FINALE is out now! 🦁
Catch the final edition of the season from the Lion News Network! This week’s episode is packed with senior send-offs and special features:
🎓 Senior Farewell: Congratulationss to the Class of 2026!
🏃♂️ The Great Race: Watch the highly anticipated 400m showdown between Zeke and Mafy. Who takes the crown?
🌦️ Weekend Weather: Get your forecast for Saturday and Sunday so you can plan your graduation weekend celebrations.
💡 Senior Advice: Heartfelt tips from the graduates on making the most of high school and cherishing every moment!
Check out the full finale here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pzXO-dJH9I
Catch the final edition of the season from the Lion News Network! This week’s episode is packed with senior send-offs and special features:
🎓 Senior Farewell: Congratulationss to the Class of 2026!
🏃♂️ The Great Race: Watch the highly anticipated 400m showdown between Zeke and Mafy. Who takes the crown?
🌦️ Weekend Weather: Get your forecast for Saturday and Sunday so you can plan your graduation weekend celebrations.
💡 Senior Advice: Heartfelt tips from the graduates on making the most of high school and cherishing every moment!
Check out the full finale here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pzXO-dJH9I

Friday 5/8/26
SB CANCELED
Rescheduled for Monday 5/11/26
SB CANCELED
Rescheduled for Monday 5/11/26

🎓 Class of 2026: Baccalaureate Service:
Minerva Graduates, Friends, Family, and Community, please join us for a meaningful evening as we honor the Class of 2026!
This Baccalaureate Service is entirely organized and led by MHS Senior students!
📅 Event Details:
When: Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Minerva High School
Hosted by: Hope, Great Trail, and Minerva Methodist Churches
Note to Seniors: Please wear your caps and gowns as we celebrate this milestone together. Refreshments will be served immediately following the ceremony.
Congratulations, Class of 2026- Go Lions! 🦁✨
Minerva Graduates, Friends, Family, and Community, please join us for a meaningful evening as we honor the Class of 2026!
This Baccalaureate Service is entirely organized and led by MHS Senior students!
📅 Event Details:
When: Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Minerva High School
Hosted by: Hope, Great Trail, and Minerva Methodist Churches
Note to Seniors: Please wear your caps and gowns as we celebrate this milestone together. Refreshments will be served immediately following the ceremony.
Congratulations, Class of 2026- Go Lions! 🦁✨

Athletic Update for Sat 5-9-26

Athletic Update for Sat 5-9-26
JV BB starts at 10:00 AM
V BB now at Minerva starts at 12:00 PM
JV BB starts at 10:00 AM
V BB now at Minerva starts at 12:00 PM

Athletic Events
Mon 5/11/26 to Sat 5/16/26
Subject to change
Unleash the Beast!!!
Mon 5/11/26 to Sat 5/16/26
Subject to change
Unleash the Beast!!!

Congratulations to our #MinervaPride Softball Seniors!! 🥎🦁
Danika, Rachel, and Sabella — we are proud of all you have accomplished both on and off the field! Thank you for your leadership!
Best wishes in your future and best of luck in the OHSAA Tournament!
Go Lions! 🦁

It’s a Great Day to be a Minerva Lion! 🦁
Lions Baseball rallies past rival Carrollton Warriors in extra innings with a thrilling 2-1 victory! Big win for the Lions!
Go Lions! 🦁

Athletic Update
Wed 5/6/16
Wed 5/6/16

📣 Powder Puff Football Announcement 📣
Get ready for some Saturday night action under the lights!
Come out and support the Junior vs. Senior Powder Puff Football Game this Saturday, May 9th at 5:30 PM at the MHS Stadium.
Watch the juniors and seniors battle it out on the field for bragging rights in one of the most exciting traditions of the year. Bring your school spirit, wear your class colors, and cheer on your team!
Admission is $5 or a canned food donation at the gate.
Who will take the win — Juniors or Seniors?
Be there to find out!
📍 MHS Stadium
🗓 Saturday, May 9th
⏰ 5:30 PM
Don’t miss it! 🏈🔥
Get ready for some Saturday night action under the lights!
Come out and support the Junior vs. Senior Powder Puff Football Game this Saturday, May 9th at 5:30 PM at the MHS Stadium.
Watch the juniors and seniors battle it out on the field for bragging rights in one of the most exciting traditions of the year. Bring your school spirit, wear your class colors, and cheer on your team!
Admission is $5 or a canned food donation at the gate.
Who will take the win — Juniors or Seniors?
Be there to find out!
📍 MHS Stadium
🗓 Saturday, May 9th
⏰ 5:30 PM
Don’t miss it! 🏈🔥

Athletic Updates
Tue 5/5/26
SB postponed
JV & V BB on as scheduled
Tue 5/5/26
SB postponed
JV & V BB on as scheduled

Minerva CARE Team Celebrates Twelve Years of Service!
CARE Team members meet monthly and coordinate weekly services. CARE Team stands for Coordinate & Align Resources to Engage, Empower & Educate our youth. The program offers intervention and support for at-risk youth and their families. With a team of educators, law enforcement officials, mental health experts, and community agencies, they work with students and their parents to address the barriers that influence academic performance.
Family Support Specialists are an integral part of CARE Teams. They provide social-emotional assistance in school by connecting students and families to community resources to address challenges.
The primary goal is to help at-risk children stay in school, build independence, and achieve success in school and life.
CARE Team is a collaboration between United Way of Greater Stark County, Stark County Family Court, Stark County Job & Family Services, Stark Education Partnership, Stark County Family Council, Stark County Educational Service Center, Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery, and the Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities.
CARE Team members meet monthly and coordinate weekly services. CARE Team stands for Coordinate & Align Resources to Engage, Empower & Educate our youth. The program offers intervention and support for at-risk youth and their families. With a team of educators, law enforcement officials, mental health experts, and community agencies, they work with students and their parents to address the barriers that influence academic performance.
Family Support Specialists are an integral part of CARE Teams. They provide social-emotional assistance in school by connecting students and families to community resources to address challenges.
The primary goal is to help at-risk children stay in school, build independence, and achieve success in school and life.
CARE Team is a collaboration between United Way of Greater Stark County, Stark County Family Court, Stark County Job & Family Services, Stark Education Partnership, Stark County Family Council, Stark County Educational Service Center, Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery, and the Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

🛳️ Cruise Ship Vibes at MES — #MinervaPride of the Seas!
Staff Appreciation Week is officially underway at MES! Teachers and support staff were treated to fancy soda drinks to kick things off in style. 🥤✨
Thank you, MES staff — we appreciate all that you do every single day to support our students and school community!
Gold Star ⭐️ MHS Steel Drum Band for the outstanding music this morning!










🌟 Gold Star Recognition: Prom Weekend 2026
🌟 Gold Star Recognition: Prom Weekend 2026
A huge thank you to the parents, families, staff, and chaperones who ensured our students had a safe, organized, and high-energy prom weekend. Our students led with #MinervaPride spirit with outstanding behavior and participation! Our students danced, played, and socialized, ensuring everyone was included in a family atmosphere! We could not be more proud of our students!
🏆Gold Star Event Leadership & Coordination:
Promenade & Prom Director: Heidi Soles (Guilford Lake Event Center)
Post-Prom Organizer: Emily Coldwell (University of Akron Student Center)
Promenade Photographer: Ben Miller
🛡️ Gold Star Chaperones:
Prom Team: Dale Soles, Debbie Imler, Olivia Scott, Kyle & Lola Lucas, Sam Gonzalez, Andy & Andrea Mangun, Bryan Mahaffey.
Post-Prom Team: Tim Wolf, Olivia Scott, Brandi & Mr. Fogle, and Kam Bondoni.
🚌 Gold Star Bus Driver for Post Prom:
Bus Drivers: Melissa Henderson, Ray Davis, Bill Keith, and Gary Noling.
Thank you for all of your support and for making Minerva High School so great. Go Lions!
🌟 Gold Star Recognition: Prom Weekend 2026
A huge thank you to the parents, families, staff, and chaperones who ensured our students had a safe, organized, and high-energy prom weekend. Our students led with #MinervaPride spirit with outstanding behavior and participation! Our students danced, played, and socialized, ensuring everyone was included in a family atmosphere! We could not be more proud of our students!
🏆Gold Star Event Leadership & Coordination:
Promenade & Prom Director: Heidi Soles (Guilford Lake Event Center)
Post-Prom Organizer: Emily Coldwell (University of Akron Student Center)
Promenade Photographer: Ben Miller
🛡️ Gold Star Chaperones:
Prom Team: Dale Soles, Debbie Imler, Olivia Scott, Kyle & Lola Lucas, Sam Gonzalez, Andy & Andrea Mangun, Bryan Mahaffey.
Post-Prom Team: Tim Wolf, Olivia Scott, Brandi & Mr. Fogle, and Kam Bondoni.
🚌 Gold Star Bus Driver for Post Prom:
Bus Drivers: Melissa Henderson, Ray Davis, Bill Keith, and Gary Noling.
Thank you for all of your support and for making Minerva High School so great. Go Lions!
🦁 👑 Congratulations to our Minerva High School 2026 Prom Royalty!
⭐️ King: Enoch Brodzenski
⭐️ Queen: Rainique Simmons
Way to represent MHS! We are proud of you! #MinervaPride Go Lions! 🦁

🎓 College Decision Day at Minerva High School! 🎓
Post #4
May 1 marks an exciting milestone as our seniors finalize their college decisions and take the next step toward their futures.
Congratulations to the MHS Class of 2026—we are proud of all you’ve accomplished!
📸 Feel free to add pictures in the comments if you’d like your student included in the celebration.
#MinervaPride 🦁
Post #4
May 1 marks an exciting milestone as our seniors finalize their college decisions and take the next step toward their futures.
Congratulations to the MHS Class of 2026—we are proud of all you’ve accomplished!
📸 Feel free to add pictures in the comments if you’d like your student included in the celebration.
#MinervaPride 🦁

🎓 College Decision Day at Minerva High School! 🎓
Post #3
May 1 marks an exciting milestone as our seniors finalize their college decisions and take the next step toward their futures.
Congratulations to the MHS Class of 2026—we are proud of all you’ve accomplished!
📸 Feel free to add pictures in the comments if you’d like your student included in the celebration.
#MinervaPride 🦁
Post #3
May 1 marks an exciting milestone as our seniors finalize their college decisions and take the next step toward their futures.
Congratulations to the MHS Class of 2026—we are proud of all you’ve accomplished!
📸 Feel free to add pictures in the comments if you’d like your student included in the celebration.
#MinervaPride 🦁










🎓 College Decision Day at Minerva High School! 🎓Post #2
May 1 marks an exciting milestone as our seniors finalize their college decisions and take the next step toward their futures.
Congratulations to the MHS Class of 2026—we are proud of all you’ve accomplished!
📸 Feel free to add pictures in the comments if you’d like your student included in the celebration.
#MinervaPride 🦁










🎓 College Decision Day at Minerva High School! 🎓
Post #1
May 1 marks an exciting milestone as our seniors finalize their college decisions and take the next step toward their futures.
Congratulations to the MHS Class of 2026—we are proud of all you’ve accomplished!
📸 Feel free to add pictures in the comments if you’d like your student included in the celebration.
#MinervaPride 🦁
Post #1
May 1 marks an exciting milestone as our seniors finalize their college decisions and take the next step toward their futures.
Congratulations to the MHS Class of 2026—we are proud of all you’ve accomplished!
📸 Feel free to add pictures in the comments if you’d like your student included in the celebration.
#MinervaPride 🦁










